Department Description

The Saratoga County Treasurer’s office receives, and is the custodian of, all money belonging to the County or in which the County has an interest. The office also maintains a true account of all receipts and expenditures for the County. This summary outlines the details of this work and the specific services provided by the office.

For more information about any of the services described below, or if you have any questions or concerns, you are welcomed and encouraged to call the Treasurer’s Office at (518) 884-4724.

The goal of the Saratoga County Treasurer’s Office is to provide service and information to the general public, outside agencies, the County Administrator and other County departments.

Tax Services for the Public:

Payment of Village and School Taxes prior to relevy

Certified tax verifications and tax searches

Same-day Service for various tax requests including outstanding taxes owed

Send out courtesy notices to delinquent tax-payers

Specialized Tax Services for Abstractors:

Ability to view delinquent taxes and print tax statements

Access to the IQS System allowing for an actual visual of tax rolls from 2004 to the present.

Other Services for the Public:

Certificates of Residency for Saratoga County Residents attending Community Colleges in New York. This certificate allows students to pay college tuition at the resident rate, rather than the out-of-state rate, which is generally three times as much.

As a part of Saratoga County’s Fiscal Management Team, the Treasurer’s office plays a key role in ensuring that the public’s tax dollars are monitored and used with the greatest of care. The office fulfills this role through responsible cash management, maintaining the funds collected by County departments and reporting the pertinent information to the County Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator.

Cash Management :

Investing County funds received from agencies such as the Sewer District and Maplewood Manor